Support Queensland farmers at the Christmas dinner table
Queenslanders can spread some much-needed Christmas cheer to the state’s producers by making sure great-tasting Queensland produce is on their Christmas dinner tables this year.
Australian-first seasonal worker trial program extended
The Queensland Government has extended an Australian-first seasonal worker trial program to help Queensland farmers harvest their world-class produce.
Queensland’s pipeline to more gas and jobs gains ground
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Queensland’s pipeline to more gas and jobs gains ground
Work is underway to potentially help unlock Queensland’s Bowen Basin and create 1000 construction jobs in the process.
Know the signs of elder abuse this festive season
Queenslanders are being encouraged to recognise the signs of elder abuse and seek help over the Christmas period.
Cricketers pad up for opening of National Cricket Campus
The summer of cricket will reach new heights with the opening of Stages 1A and B of the two-stage $18.3 million National Cricket Campus at Kalinga.
Investment boosts Queensland bio-manufacturing jobs
Two strategic investments in Brisbane-based bio tech and manufacturing companies are set to create more than 870 operational jobs, and even more in construction.
Queensland to retain veto on automatic mutual recognition
The Palaszczuk Government will reserve its right to veto the operation on some or all provisions of automatic mutual recognition to ensure community safety and the high standards of Queensland’s occupational licensing.Treasurer Cameron Dick said that Queensland had secured clauses in the intergovernmental agreement to ensure Queensland’s high standards would not be compromised.“Queensland supports common sense mutual recognition, but under no circumstances will we compromise ou...
Landmark carbon farming project to create jobs and environmental benefits across Queensland
The Palaszczuk Government’s investment in multi-million-dollar carbon farming projects this year will see up to 1.9 million tonnes of carbon out of the atmosphere and 1.8 million hectares of land restored.Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said the $2.1 million partnership between the Palaszczuk Government, GreenCollar and the Goondicum Pastoral Company was part of the state’s Land Restoration Fund to build the carbon farming industry in Queensland.“This is creating local job...
From tomorrow, New Zealanders can holiday in Queensland without entering mandatory hotel quarantine when they arrive.
Guidelines released to help build more bushfire-resilient homes
To help combat the impacts of bushfires in Queensland, the Palaszczuk Government has released guidelines to help improve the bushfire resilience of new and existing homes.
Renewable zones to position Queensland into a clean energy powerhouse
Queensland is accelerating towards its 50% renewable energy target, with interest in Queensland’s renewable energy zones shattering expectations and creating overwhelming interest from renewables investors.